Band 6 - Clinical Research Nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the UK is looking for a Clinical Research Nurse passionate about delivering cutting-edge patient care within clinical trials. Candidates need SACT training and must excel in managing patient participation and performing clinical assessments. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate data capture and support patients through their trial journey. This role offers a competitive salary of £46,419 to £55,046 annually, along with career development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in oncology nursing.
• Proficiency in clinical research settings.
• Alignment with Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient participation in clinical trials.
• Identify, recruit, and support patients throughout their journey.
• Perform vital study assessments and ensure accurate data capture.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Clinical assessments

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Current SACT qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering cutting-edge treatment and care to patients? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to join our dynamic team and deliver patient‑centred care within a clinical trial environment. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development of our department's capabilities while delivering vital clinical research across a broad range of conditions. We are specifically seeking candidates with SACT (Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy) training who are eager to transition their skills into the research setting. Your skills will be instrumental in expanding our oncology portfolio and advancing our facility's capabilities. In this balanced role, you will primarily work on oncology clinical trials while also contributing to research across other specialities.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

You will take the lead in managing patient participation in our clinical trials. Be responsible for identifying, recruiting, and supporting patients throughout their trial journey, while also performing vital study assessments and ensuring data is captured accurately and on deadline. This role requires seamless collaboration with diverse healthcare professionals and teams, so strong communication skills and a sharp eye for detail are critical. You will thrive both autonomously, managing your own busy workload, and as a collaborative team member. Candidates should be able to demonstrate alignment with the Trust values, as well as competence across all responsibilities detailed in the job description and person specification. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring prior experience in oncology nursing with SACT competency, clinical research, and have worked in a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse capacity.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 2 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

UK Registered Nurse with NMC number

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• Registered nurse NMC having worked in NHS

SACT Qualification

• To have current SACT qualification

Clinical Research Experience

• Clinical Research Experience
• Clinical Research Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Research Facility Lead Research Nurse

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS